Legal Manager
US$94,000 – US$186,000 / yr base salary
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Manager, Legal | Claims & Litigation”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 5–7 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$94,000 – US$186,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyParalegal Studies
Study levelAssociate degree
Study levelBachelor's
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Job Summary
The Professional Practice Group (PPG) Risk and Legal team is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Manager, Legal | Claims & Litigation to oversee the end-to-end claims management process and provide paralegal support to the Office of General Counsel. This role sits within the Office of General Counsel and serves as the central point of coordination for client service issues, third-party subpoenas and requests for document production, and insurance reporting. As the Manager, Legal | Claims & Litigation, you drive consistent, compliant claim resolution across multiple practice groups, partnering with legal, service line Partners, insurance, finance, and outside counsel to contain costs, manage risk, and protect the organization's exposure. The ideal candidate brings strong investigative skills, a thorough understanding of litigation procedures, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment. If you are a highly organized legal professional who thrives on cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence, we invite you to apply.
What You'll Gain/ Impact
- Opportunity to serve as a key steward of the firm's legal risk posture, directly influencing how claims and litigation matters are managed, resolved, and prevented across practice groups
- Exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder legal matters spanning regulatory compliance, third-party subpoenas, and insurance reporting — building deep expertise at the intersection of law, risk, and professional services
- Ability to shape and strengthen firmwide claims processes, ensuring consistent, compliant outcomes that protect both clients and the organization
- A seat at the table with senior legal and risk leadership, including direct engagement with Chief Risk Officers on open matters and emerging risk trends
- Hands-on experience managing end-to-end litigation processes and leveraging legal matter management technology to drive operational excellence
- Opportunity to grow as a legal operations leader within a high-growth, nationally recognized professional services firm